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The
BANNER
Vol. XXVII, Issue 1
California Baptist College
Sept. 7,1984
Too Stuffy?
First Mandatory Chapel Held
President Tuck responds to a standing ovation during
chapel. Photo: Max Herr.
Amidst some complaints by
students and staff that it was
"too stuffy", the first mandatory chapel at CBC in over
ten years was held on the morning of August 27 at Magnolia
Ave. Baptist Church.
The event, which was a
result of the last trustee
meeting, was not protested in
any way, although some
students could be seen walking
towards the dorm shortly
before chapel.
However, on the north side
of the school, students, faculty, and staff formed a continuous line well over a hundred yards long as they walked
the distance to Magnolia Ave.
Tuck...Looking Forward
After months of prayer and
searching, CBC has found a
new President. Russell R.
Tuck Jr. was elected to the
presidency by the board of
trustees May 24 of this year.
He has a background in education ranging from teaching to
becoming the Associate
Superintendent of a successful
school district in St. Louis,
Missouri.
Dr. Tuck looks forward to
becoming part of CBC. His
excitement not only pertains to,
this new position, but also includes his anticipation of joining the family of CBC. Family
is the word he uses to describe
the different college elements-
students, staff, and faculty.
In looking back on CBC's
past glories and woes, Tuck
plans to build on these experiences and continue
towards heights of excellence..
"I look forward to the
challenge of leading CBC,"
says Tuck. "This school has
great potential."
Dr. Tuck sees the college's
need for leaders and views
CBC as a college that can nurture the quality needed. Training leaders is one of his major
objectives of our school.
In past experiences, Tuck
has had a part in developing
highly successful programs
that aided the student as well
as the teacher. These programs
include flexible scheduling,
new instructional techniques,
and team and cooperative
teaching. Other schools soon
adopted these successful ideas.
His dealings with other school
administrations will be a
positive factor in working
towards growth at CBC for
Dr. Tuck.
One step in the direction of
CBC's growth is student life.
Tuck wants CBC to be a
school that students are proud
of. But this pride will not only
See Tuck, pg. 3
Baptist Church. Traffic was
also stopped in both direcitons
as the multitude crossed
Magnolia Ave.
As students entered the
church they were met by staff
members weilding pink cards
which students then filled out
and redeposited upon exit to
confirm their attendence.
The service began with singing by CBC concert choir,
which was followed by a brief
welcome from CBC's new
president, Dr. Tuck, who
stated his hope that the new
chapel would prove to be a
"great time".
The congregation, which
filled 75% of the auditorium,
sang a resounding chorus of
"Crown Him Lord of All".
Two verses were read with
prayer and a traditional hymn
was presented by Dr. Curtis L.
Cheek, Professor of Music.
Academic Dean Carleton
then rose to introduce Dr.
Tuck, noting that he hoped it
would be the last time the new
administrator needed an
introduction.
Tuck's Five Principles
Dr. Russell Tuck, CBC's new president, has
presented the faculty and staff with a list of his beliefs
about what CBC is and what its goals should be.
The list, which was presented at the faculty and staff
retreat, was accepted enthusiastically by those who
received it and one faculty member noted, "This is exactly what I've wanted to see for several years."
The first statement on the list notes that "Students
are the most important people in this organization."
Tuck goes on to add that, "The school exists for the student, and we must do whatever necessary to insure that
the best learning opportunities exist for them."
The second point states that, "Teaching and learning
is our purpose. This is why we are here. The classroom
is sacred." Again, Tuck adds, "This means that
students and teachers should approach the teaching and
learning process only after preparation and prayer."
The fourth statement says that, "Challenges and expectations are more effective motivators than rules and
regulations." Regarding rules, Tuck believes, "We need
a few rules and they should be rigidly enforced, but
rules can only bring people up to a base level of operation. Challenges and expectations can motivate people
to rise to the occasion, and we must challenge our
students and have high expectations for them."
The fifth and final belief claims that CBC should,
"Create a Christian community of learners where excellence prevails." Tuck notes at this point that, "This
principle encompasses all the others. It sets the stage
where all our learning takes place."
Tuck was greeted with a
prolonged standing ovation as
he came to the podium. As the
applause died, Tuck began a
three part speech which included his beliefs about what
an institution of higher learning is, an admonition concerning rules and a challenge to the
students, stating that students
"are responsible for the quality of education they receive".
Tuck closed, joking with the
audience that he had finished
ahead of schedule.
Reaction was mixed, with
some students complaining of
excessive "stuffiness". One
faculty member was overheard
to say that "this was a horrible
way to start", while an ASB
officer noted "this has to be
changed".
Vice President of Public Affairs, Dr. Jay Chance, who is
currently director of chapel, in
a conversation with a Banner
staff member, acknowledged
the formality of the service but
stressed that it was only a
beginning, and that a variety
of chapels were planned.
Student
Opinion
Varies
For many colleges, the first
week of school is the same
every year. However, this is
not true for California Baptist
College. On Wednesday,
August 29 at 10:00 AM mandatory chapel began at
Magnolia Baptist Church.
There were various opinions
regarding the first mandatory
chapel.
I think that chapel was well
organized, well worth the
time, and I enjoyed it.
Chapel is an exercise in
futility. A sense of community-
will not happen in chapel.
Overall I think chapel served its purpose in helping to
worship our Lord.
Chapel should not be like a
Sunday service.
A sermon should be said instead of the president's pep
talk.
I liked the personality of the
president; he's a good guy.
Chapel was dull.
I thought chapel was absolutely outstanding.
I liked chapel, but I was expecting guitar singing.
I don't like walking across
the street in the heat.
When walking to chapel, I
felt a great happiness in that
everyone together was going to
praise God.
Although Wednesday's
chapel had its weaknesses, it
will serve as a dynamic factor
in the spiritual and social
growth at CBC.
Letters
Involve
Tuck
A minor controversy involving letters to the editor of the
Southern Baptist state paper
"The California Southern
Baptist" has involved CBC
President Russell Tuck and his
wife.
See Letter, pg. 4
!

The
BANNER
Vol. XXVII, Issue 1
California Baptist College
Sept. 7,1984
Too Stuffy?
First Mandatory Chapel Held
President Tuck responds to a standing ovation during
chapel. Photo: Max Herr.
Amidst some complaints by
students and staff that it was
"too stuffy", the first mandatory chapel at CBC in over
ten years was held on the morning of August 27 at Magnolia
Ave. Baptist Church.
The event, which was a
result of the last trustee
meeting, was not protested in
any way, although some
students could be seen walking
towards the dorm shortly
before chapel.
However, on the north side
of the school, students, faculty, and staff formed a continuous line well over a hundred yards long as they walked
the distance to Magnolia Ave.
Tuck...Looking Forward
After months of prayer and
searching, CBC has found a
new President. Russell R.
Tuck Jr. was elected to the
presidency by the board of
trustees May 24 of this year.
He has a background in education ranging from teaching to
becoming the Associate
Superintendent of a successful
school district in St. Louis,
Missouri.
Dr. Tuck looks forward to
becoming part of CBC. His
excitement not only pertains to,
this new position, but also includes his anticipation of joining the family of CBC. Family
is the word he uses to describe
the different college elements-
students, staff, and faculty.
In looking back on CBC's
past glories and woes, Tuck
plans to build on these experiences and continue
towards heights of excellence..
"I look forward to the
challenge of leading CBC"
says Tuck. "This school has
great potential."
Dr. Tuck sees the college's
need for leaders and views
CBC as a college that can nurture the quality needed. Training leaders is one of his major
objectives of our school.
In past experiences, Tuck
has had a part in developing
highly successful programs
that aided the student as well
as the teacher. These programs
include flexible scheduling,
new instructional techniques,
and team and cooperative
teaching. Other schools soon
adopted these successful ideas.
His dealings with other school
administrations will be a
positive factor in working
towards growth at CBC for
Dr. Tuck.
One step in the direction of
CBC's growth is student life.
Tuck wants CBC to be a
school that students are proud
of. But this pride will not only
See Tuck, pg. 3
Baptist Church. Traffic was
also stopped in both direcitons
as the multitude crossed
Magnolia Ave.
As students entered the
church they were met by staff
members weilding pink cards
which students then filled out
and redeposited upon exit to
confirm their attendence.
The service began with singing by CBC concert choir,
which was followed by a brief
welcome from CBC's new
president, Dr. Tuck, who
stated his hope that the new
chapel would prove to be a
"great time".
The congregation, which
filled 75% of the auditorium,
sang a resounding chorus of
"Crown Him Lord of All".
Two verses were read with
prayer and a traditional hymn
was presented by Dr. Curtis L.
Cheek, Professor of Music.
Academic Dean Carleton
then rose to introduce Dr.
Tuck, noting that he hoped it
would be the last time the new
administrator needed an
introduction.
Tuck's Five Principles
Dr. Russell Tuck, CBC's new president, has
presented the faculty and staff with a list of his beliefs
about what CBC is and what its goals should be.
The list, which was presented at the faculty and staff
retreat, was accepted enthusiastically by those who
received it and one faculty member noted, "This is exactly what I've wanted to see for several years."
The first statement on the list notes that "Students
are the most important people in this organization."
Tuck goes on to add that, "The school exists for the student, and we must do whatever necessary to insure that
the best learning opportunities exist for them."
The second point states that, "Teaching and learning
is our purpose. This is why we are here. The classroom
is sacred." Again, Tuck adds, "This means that
students and teachers should approach the teaching and
learning process only after preparation and prayer."
The fourth statement says that, "Challenges and expectations are more effective motivators than rules and
regulations." Regarding rules, Tuck believes, "We need
a few rules and they should be rigidly enforced, but
rules can only bring people up to a base level of operation. Challenges and expectations can motivate people
to rise to the occasion, and we must challenge our
students and have high expectations for them."
The fifth and final belief claims that CBC should,
"Create a Christian community of learners where excellence prevails." Tuck notes at this point that, "This
principle encompasses all the others. It sets the stage
where all our learning takes place."
Tuck was greeted with a
prolonged standing ovation as
he came to the podium. As the
applause died, Tuck began a
three part speech which included his beliefs about what
an institution of higher learning is, an admonition concerning rules and a challenge to the
students, stating that students
"are responsible for the quality of education they receive".
Tuck closed, joking with the
audience that he had finished
ahead of schedule.
Reaction was mixed, with
some students complaining of
excessive "stuffiness". One
faculty member was overheard
to say that "this was a horrible
way to start", while an ASB
officer noted "this has to be
changed".
Vice President of Public Affairs, Dr. Jay Chance, who is
currently director of chapel, in
a conversation with a Banner
staff member, acknowledged
the formality of the service but
stressed that it was only a
beginning, and that a variety
of chapels were planned.
Student
Opinion
Varies
For many colleges, the first
week of school is the same
every year. However, this is
not true for California Baptist
College. On Wednesday,
August 29 at 10:00 AM mandatory chapel began at
Magnolia Baptist Church.
There were various opinions
regarding the first mandatory
chapel.
I think that chapel was well
organized, well worth the
time, and I enjoyed it.
Chapel is an exercise in
futility. A sense of community-
will not happen in chapel.
Overall I think chapel served its purpose in helping to
worship our Lord.
Chapel should not be like a
Sunday service.
A sermon should be said instead of the president's pep
talk.
I liked the personality of the
president; he's a good guy.
Chapel was dull.
I thought chapel was absolutely outstanding.
I liked chapel, but I was expecting guitar singing.
I don't like walking across
the street in the heat.
When walking to chapel, I
felt a great happiness in that
everyone together was going to
praise God.
Although Wednesday's
chapel had its weaknesses, it
will serve as a dynamic factor
in the spiritual and social
growth at CBC.
Letters
Involve
Tuck
A minor controversy involving letters to the editor of the
Southern Baptist state paper
"The California Southern
Baptist" has involved CBC
President Russell Tuck and his
wife.
See Letter, pg. 4
!